Harrison Smith recovers a fumble by the Texans' Arian Foster, left, in the first half Dec. 23 at Houston. (George Bridges/MCT)

Vikings rookie safety Harrison Smith is looking forward to an intense Metrodome crowd for the season finale, considering a win over Green Bay would guarantee Minnesota's first playoff berth since the 2009 season.

"The Dome's going to be pretty crazy on Sunday," Smith said Wednesday, Dec. 26, at the team's Winter Park facility. "Our fans are always loud, you know, but with this game on the line and everything around it, it should be a fun atmosphere."

Technically, the Vikings could lose to the Packers on Sunday and still make the playoffs, but would need help elsewhere.

"You can't count on any of that other stuff," Smith said.

Smith finished with seven tackles, including his first career sack, in last weekend's victory over the Houston Texans. Smith was penalized for roughing the passer late in the fourth quarter in Houston, but said he reviewed the video and believes it was a good hit.